MEDICAL NEWS Did you know that your kidneys are responsible for many important body functions? Kidneys are designed to: * Keep the body’s fluid levels in check * Remove extra fluid and waste from the blood, which exits the body as urine * Activate vitamin D for healthy bones * Balance minerals in the blood […]
Be Kind To Your Kidneys Read More »
WELL-BEING When you donate blood, you are potentially saving a life. The American Red Cross estimates that someone needs blood every two seconds. Your donation makes that possible. The donation process is pretty simple, but there are a few things you should know in advance to prepare. Donation eligibility To donate blood, you must meet
Be Ready To Donate Blood Read More »
FAMILY LIFE Many people have a loved one who is an older adult. Sometimes an older adult may wish to stay in their home as they get older. This is possible for many older adults with some support from family members or friends. Here are some ways to help an older loved one stay in
Aging In Place For Older Adults Read More »
MEDICAL NEWS Blood nourishes every part of the body. Red blood cells are a major component of blood and a key player in how the body receives the oxygen it needs. What they do Red blood cells contain a special protein called hemoglobin that carries oxygen from the lungs and delivers it to the organs
All About Red Blood Cells Read More »
SELF-CARE CORNER A runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes… allergy symptoms can be miserable and common. More than 50 million Americans have allergies. People can get allergies at different times of the year. This is because different allergy triggers come and go as the seasons change: * If you have allergies in the spring, you may
Allergies Annoying You? Read More »
SELF-CARE CORNER Everyone needs vitamin D for good health. Vitamin D is important because: * It helps keep your bones strong. * Muscles need it for strength and movement. * Nerves use it when they send messages throughout the body. * The immune system needs it to fight off illnesses. Which foods have vitamin D?
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? Read More »
WELL-BEING Ringing in the ears, known as tinnitus, is not a disease. It’s a symptom of something wrong with your body’s hearing system. And, it may not be “ringing” at all. Some people hear sounds like roaring, hissing, clicking or buzzing. Experts think that tinnitus happens when certain nerve cells are out of balance. This
Are Your Ears Ringing? Read More »
WELL-BEING Winter is hard on your skin. Dry indoor air, frequent washing and cold outside air can make skin itchy and painful. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and an important barrier. Protect it! 1. Stay safe with germs: Don’t skip handwashing because your hands are dry. You could end up sick
4 “S”S For Smooth Skin Read More »
MEDICAL NEWS Atrial fibrillation, or “AFib,” is an irregular or rapid heartbeat. It happens when the upper chambers of the heart don’t pump as they should. The American Heart Association says many people don’t realize that AFib can be an extremely dangerous condition. In fact, if AFib isn’t treated, it can lead to dangerous blood
MEDICAL NEWS Memory is like the old telephone game, according to researchers at Northwestern University School of Medicine. You remember when kids took turns whispering a message into the ear of the next person in line? By the time the last person spoke it out loud, the message had radically changed. It’s been altered with
Why Memories Change Read More »
